Student-Centred Learning - Education International

SCL STUDENTS LEARN VERY LITTLE SUBJECT-MATTEROn the contrary, students who have learned in this way are likely to know more. Theymay know fewer repeatable facts but are likely to know more about solving problemsfor themselves, thinking for themselves in an analytical manner and engaging in research.Upon leaving higher education, it is more useful for graduates to be able toapply transferable skills rather than to regurgitate exact accounts of information impartedto them.NOT ALL TEACHERS CAN TEACH IN A STUDENT-CENTRED WAYAll teachers are able to apply the scl approach! It does not matter whether a teacherhas been in the profession for a few months or for many years. Nonetheless, as explainedabove, all teachers require support for their teaching in the form of professionaldevelopment which is imperative for the success of the implementation of thescl approach.SCL REQUIRES being TECHNOLOGICALLY-MINDEDscl may incorporate aspects of e-learning for students and the possibility of distancelearning,thus providing added flexibility to where and how learning can take place.As seen above, the use of technology is also useful both inside and outside classroomsettings in enhancing the learning experience of students, enabling them to give feedbackin various ways and to source information as necessary. However, the use of theinternet and of online learning spaces and sources all represent developments whichhave already weaved their way into the practice of higher education institutions. Thusscl requires no more than what is already required in many cases.Common Misconceptions63